Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, ends trimmed, halved
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 4 links Italian sausage, halved
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (13-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (13-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (13-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti, for serving

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat
  • Once the oil is glistening, add the onion and mushrooms and sauté until softened, 6 minutes
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes
  • Add the ground beef and pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned.Stir in the tomato paste, then add the Italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and sausage; stir to combine
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Note: The longer the sauce simmers, the better
  • Be patient, friends.